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Fiona Simmons
JournalistAlthough Fiona doesn't have a long-spanning background within the gambling industry, she is an incredibly skilled journalist who has built a strong interest in the constantly growing iGaming network. The team at GamblingNews.com is glad to have her on our roster to help deliver the best stories as soon as they hit. Aside from writing, she loves to dabble in online casino games such as slots and roulette, both for her own enjoyment and also as research to better improve her understanding of the industry.
Insider
December 20, 2022
Mkodo’s Tom Atfield on the Digital Trends in iGaming in 2022 and 2023
In this piece, GamblingNews speaks to Tom Atfield, Creative Director at mkodo, a B2B supplier of mobile and front-end technology, about digital trends in 2022 and what we can expect in the space next year. Q: For you, what are the major digital trends to remember from 2022 in the iGaming sector? There are three […]
Legal
December 20, 2022
MGM Springfield Gets Green Light for Massachusetts Sports Betting
MGM Springfield is the second casino in the Bay State to have cleared the bar for a sports betting license from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, which did not come without its challenges. For one, MGM Springfield missed a deadline which forced the commission to postpone a vote. MGM Springfield’s License: Long Time in the Making […]
Lottery
December 20, 2022
Lucky Winner Steals $175K Jackpot in White Elephant Exchange
Workers across the nation have got a little fed up with Secret Santas and traditional gift exchanges. If anything, those lack oomph. But one Lori Janes did not know how good she had it until the film came off from a scratch ticket for her to behold a massive payday, although it took a few […]
Insider
December 19, 2022
Shaun Brassington on Mercenary X Release and bet365’s Originals Portfolio
The game comes fused with NoLimit City’s “xMechanics” and is one of the most significant titles to appear in the company’s library and prompt GamblingNews to seek input from Shaun Brassington, bet365 head of games software production, who tells us more about the game, its origins, and the company’s ambitious “Originals” series. Q: Shaun, can […]
Insider
December 19, 2022
Daniel Long: Daniel Long: Improvement in Live Casino and Distribution Remains a Focus at QTech Games
Our conversation with Daniel touched on QTech’s performance over the past months as well as where the company is headed next. We spoke about the live dealer segment, current trends in the industry, and a lot more. Read the full conversation below. To your mind, what accounts for the rise of the live dealer segment […]
Slots
December 19, 2022
BetU Releases NFTreasure, an NFT-Inspired Slot
BetU, an online gambling company claiming to be the most rewarding crypto sports betting and casino platform, has launched a new NFT-inspired slot called NFTreasure. The fresh title features famous NFTs from the world’s most popular collections. BetU and Zillion Games Released NFTreasure BetU’s new title is a 5×3 slot that features many famous NFTs […]
Industry
December 19, 2022
Nordic Affiliates Joins Norsk Bransjeforening for Onlinespill
Nordic Affiliates, a team of serious iGaming affiliate marketers, has become a member of the Norwegian Online Gambling Trade Organization (Norsk Bransjeforening for Onlinespill/NBO). In fact, the former party is the first affiliate to join the latter organization’s ranks. The NBO Seeks to Usher in an Era of Modern iGaming As reported by iGB, Nordic […]
Legal
December 19, 2022
Ohio May Seek to Fine Penn’s Barstool over “Betting Promo” Blooper
One of those is Barstool Sports, the sportsbook alter ego of Penn Entertainment, which could be slapped with a $250,000 fine by the Ohio Casino Control Commission. According to the regulator, Barstool Sports may have already violated state laws with regard to sports wagering. Ohio Gambling Regulator to Look into Penn’s Barstool Betting Blooper The […]
Sports
December 19, 2022
Bet365 Made Many World Cup Bettors Rich
The FIFA World Cup is finally over, with Argentina’s team celebrating victory. Bet365 customers also celebrated as many of them won prizes thanks to their clever sports bets and predictor wagers. The operator said that the $122,000 prize for its pre-tournament free-to-play Tournament Predictor game has been won. In addition, around 15,000 punters shared a […]
Casino
December 19, 2022
Checkd Group and Xtremepush Team for Better Player Personalization
The partnership should result in an increase for the Betting Hub app and UK and US brands, an official press statement details. Xtremepush focuses on omnichannel customer engagement platform solutions that should enable Checkd Group to pursue more ambitious player-acquisition strategies. Building Tailored Approach in Personalization with Xtremepush Xtremepush analyzes mobile and web users, collates […]
